Bioproduct Production

Lignin oligomers from mild base-catalyzed depolymerization for potential application in aqueous soy adhesive as phenolic blends

3. Lignin-Based Porous Biomaterials for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications: This article presents that lignin oligomers prepared with base-catalyzed depolymerization have great potential for use as phenolic blends to enhance the tensile shear strength of soy protein adhesive. Furthermore, the bio-adhesive is aldehyde-free and water-based, making it highly promising for interior applications and the wood products industry:

Bio-adhesives production from isolated soy protein and kraft lignin   

Co ₂ conversion

1. Capturing and converting CO2 using amino acids as various commercially valuable nano-carbonates: This study, for the first time, developed innovative methods based on amino acid salt solvents to capture and convert CO2 into different types of nano-carbonates:

Capturing and converting CO2 using amino acids as various commercially valuable nano-carbonates  

2. Amino Acid-Driven One-Step Process to Transform CO2 into Barium Carbonate Nanoparticles:   Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) has been studied worldwide, but methods that are effective, efficient, economical, and environmentally friendly are lacking. In this study, we developed a unique method to achieve CO2 capture and conversion in a single step:

Amino Acid-Driven One-Step Process to Transform CO2 into Barium Carbonate Nanoparticles   

SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL (SAF)

1. Techno-economic and environmental impacts assessments of sustainable aviation fuel production from forest residues: Research on converting forest residues into SAF addresses critical feedstock variability and quality standard challenges. These efforts align with growing industry demands for sustainable alternatives, reducing carbon footprints in aviation.

Techno-economic and environmental impacts assessments of sustainable aviation fuel production from forest residues  

 

BIOPLASTICS DEVELOPMENT

Efforts to utilize biomass-derived components, such as lignin and cellulose, for non-degradable bioplastics promote environmentally friendly construction materials. Ongoing studies emphasize the importance of techno-economic analyses and life-cycle assessments to optimize production methods. Learn about MASBio's contributions in this field through our publications:

1. Torrefied paper as a packaging material and subsequently as a bioethanol substrate: Synergy of torrefaction and alkaline treatment for increased utility: There is potential to develop a bio-renewable system where torrefied cellulosic paper withincreased wet strength can be repeatedly used as packaging material. Subsequently, it can behydrolyzed downstream for bioethanol production after alkaline treatment, contributing to acircular and sustainable economy. This study demonstrates that mild torrefaction could be anon-chemical technique to improve the wet tensile strength of paper while maintaining satisfactory glucose yield potential.

Torrefied Paper as a Packaging Material and Subsequently as a Bioethanol Substrate    

LIGNIN-BASED POROUS BIOMATERIALS FOR MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL

1. Lignin-Based Porous Biomaterials for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications: Lignin-based porous biomaterials have the addition of lignin obtained from lignocellulosic biomass. In this article, an overview of the current status and future potential of lignin-based porous materials for medical and pharmaceutical uses, focusing on material types, key properties, approaches and techniques of modification and fabrication, and promising medical applications is provided

Lignin-Based Porous Biomaterials for Medical and Pharmaceutical Applications

More Resources

Biomass Conversions, by Dr. Steven Chmely, Penn State University